The Future of the Left and Social Democracy in EuropeStream Leader: Dr. Gregory T. Papanikos, President, ATINER.The social democracy and the other parties of the left were the most important supporters of what is called the European social model. The World and European Developments seem to have undermined the legitimacy of social democracy in Europe. The question is whether this is transitory phase or a permanent decay of the traditional left parties of Europe. Academics and researchers from all areas of social sciences (politics, sociology, economics etc) are more than welcome to contribute to this small symposium.

Critical Insights on Historical SociologyStream Leaders:
Dr. Ricardo A. Dello Buono, Professor of Sociology, Manhattan College, USA.
Dr. Andrea Borghini, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Pisa, Italy.There are many varieties of Historical Sociology, beginning with the foundational thinkers of the discipline, such as Marx and Weber, up through the various contemporary approaches, such as in the work of Bourdieu, Abrams and Elias, among others. This stream invites paper submissions from all theoretical camps, in order to reflect critically on one or more specific theorists, their substantive or methodological contributions to the field and the value of their respective approaches. Potential research themes and topics include (but are not limited to):
Critical sociology
State and Society
Social Transformation
Methodology of the social science

Emerging Trends in Social Research MethodsStream Leaders:
Dr. Felice Addeo, Assistant Professor, University of Salerno, Italy.
Dr. Angela Delli Paoli, Adjunct Professor, University of Salerno, Italy.The session aims to discuss current developments in social research methods. Presentations can cover a broad range of topics related to recent methodological trends, from innovations in traditional methods to the e-methods and online research methodology. The focus will be on the whole research process: from data collection, generation, curation and storage to data analysis and data output and access. Contributions on the methodological challenge – how we can develop insightful research questions from the vast quantities and varieties of data – are welcome.